Second Chances…a dog lover’s fundraiser

Last year animal lover Miriam told her friends exactly what she wanted for her birthday: “I would like to donate my birthday to saving dogs.” She asked them to donate to PUP in place of a present, and spread her message virally using social media. What began as a small ask grew into a huge example of giving at its best.

This year Miriam is generously giving her birthday again “to the dogs.” All of us at PUP are so moved to have such wonderful supporters! You give voices to those who can’t speak, and help echo the message of “don’t shop, adopt.” Please show your support by donating to her fundraiser below. Happy Birthday Miriam!

 

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Last year I ran a fundraiser for PUP Dog Rescue for my birthday. We raised over $3,200 which gave dozens of dogs a second chance at life. This year for my 30th birthday, I want to repeat and exceed what I did. Help PUP Dog Rescue save the lives of countless of dogs left to die at high kill shelters. Every dollar counts and it’s a small sacrifice for you that will lead to a huge impact.

I know my goal seems outrageous. But I believe that great things can happen when great people come together. I believe that God puts things into our hearts for a reason and if we don’t act on those things, we will always just lead mediocre lives.

Thank you for your contribution. God bless you.

DONATE

 

Seattle dog lover raises over $3,000 asking friends to make a birthday donation

As birthdays go, our 29th birthday doesn’t grab the attention that a 30th birthday might. You’re still in your 20s (by a thread) and you don’t yet have to check the higher age bracket when asked in questionnaires. Miriam Kelly probably wasn’t thinking about any of this when she came up with an unique birthday request to celebrate her 29th birthday. She asked family, friends and even strangers to donate money in lieu of any gifts to a cause very important to her; dog rescue. Miriam wanted to specifically help People United for Pets. Her goal? To raise $1983 which was, if you are doing the math at home, the year Miriam was born.

To start, she posted her birthday fundraiser on Crowdwise.com. She wrote, “If you know me at all, you know I am passionate about dogs. That is why I would like to donate my birthday to saving dogs’ lives.” And she didn’t stop there. Miriam contacted SeattleDogSpot.com asking for help in getting her story out and reaching her fundraising goal. Issaquah KOMO even covered this generous story. The momentum of Miriam’s good intentions kept going as Jack Sweeny of Rogue Ales and Spirits organized a fundraiser for Miriam that was held at the Issaquah Brewhouse on January 30th.

At that time $1915 of her original $1983 goal had been raised. What began as a small plea to consider donating to dogs what might otherwise have been spent on a coffee habit grew into a huge example of giving at its best. This demonstrates that even the humblest of requests can become the proudest examples of the human spirit and ‘paying it forward.’ Not only did Miriam meet her goal, she surpassed it raising $3209 for PUP. Happy Birthday, Miriam! Your birthday present will help provide many dogs forever homes with families that will create priceless memories with them.

Special thanks to PUP volunteer Chris Gardner for writing this post!

 

Seattle Dog Lover Donates her Birthday Wishes to Help Rescue Dogs

We get “so emotional baby” (thanks Mrs. Houston) when we see an outpouring of support from people like Miriam, a faithful and loyal dog lover. This PUP supporter celebrated her 29th birthday on January 2nd but instead of asking for gifts she decided to “start off the year with a big bang of goodness” by having people donate to a cause she loves: PUP Dog Rescue. This kindhearted birthday girl has asked her social media followers, friends and family to open their hearts and wallets to our homeless dogs and we can’t thank her enough!

Miriam suggested PUP as a recipient of donations large and small because “PUP devotes all of its energy” into giving helpless animals a loving, forever home. She suggests giving up a coffee or two to “make a big difference in a lot of little lives,” and her friends are, indeed, doing that. So far, they have given $795 of Miriam’s $1,983 goal.

Happy Birthday, Miriam! We couldn’t exist without wonderful people like you and your friends. PUP thanks you on behalf of our friends—big, small and furry, with wet noses and wagging tails, and boundless love they’re waiting to share.

To donate please visit: http://t.co/5DUY8i4e, the deadline to give is January 31st!